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A Low Anterior Resection is an operation to remove rectal cancers which are very low in the pelvis but not low enough to warrant surgery on the rectal sphincters. In surgical terms, this means at least 2 cm margin from the levator ani.
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What is the cpt code for low anterior resection?
44202
What is icd-9 code for laparoscopic low anterior resection?
48.63
What is low-attentuation with anterior of kidney?
what is low-attentuation within anterior aspect of right kidney
Is a surgical clip of the pelvis on ex-ray normal?
i had a laparoscopic low anterior resection in October 2010. I reasonably had and x-ray done and found out that there was 2 surgical clips projected overlying the pelvic inlet centrally. Could you tell me if this is normal to leave the clips in the body?
What is the name to surgically remove the colon?
The removal of colon is called a colectomy. The name will vary according to the site: Right hemicolectomy or Left hemicolectomy for removal of left or right side of colon, and Sigmoid colectomy for removal of sigmoid colon and Anterior resection for removal of colon and upper rectum and finally APR (Abdomino Perineal Resection) which is resection of lower part of colon and rectum
Can you have a Bowel obstruction after a bowel resection?
Bowel adhesions or twisting can be common complications after bowel resection.
What is a bowel resection?
A bowel resection is a surgical procedure in which a part of the large or small intestine is removed
What is the difference between resection and intersection in surveying?
different between intersection and resection
What is TUR?
Transurethral resection
What is ICD-9 code for small bowel resection?
what will the ICD-9 code for surgical small bowel resection
What is the conchal resection that is performed during some otoplastic surgeries?
Removal of cartilage is sometimes referred to as a conchal resection.
What is myocardial resection used to treat?
Myocardial resection is done to improve the stability of the heart function or rhythm. Also known as endocardial resection, this open-heart surgery is done to destroy or remove damaged areas.
